Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Istanbul: photos, reviews

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Located on bustling Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua is a must-see landmark for visitors. Designed by Giulio Mongeri in the Gothic Revival style and completed in 1912, this stunning cathedral is Istanbul's largest Catholic church. With a serene atmosphere and beautiful interior featuring elegant stained-glass windows and an ornate altar, it's easy to see why it has an average Google rating of 4.6.

The church, historically linked to the Levantine community in Istanbul, was originally built in 1725 but underwent a significant rebuild between 1906 and 1912. Visitors can enjoy free entry to this architectural gem and may want to set aside 1-2 hours for a visit to fully appreciate its beauty and history.

Regular services are held in multiple languages, including English, Italian, Polish, and Turkish, with a notable Easter Mass at 10am in English. The church is easily accessible via Tram 5 to the Tophane tram stop, followed by a short walk down Throat-Slitter Street (Bogazkesen Cd.).

Recommended visit time

1-2 hours

Features

Wheelchair accessible

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Odakule

Tram stop 115 m walk

Tepebaşı (Shıshane - Istanbul Modern)

Bus stop 266 m walk

Tepebaşı

Bus stop 303 m walk

Galatasaray Lisesi

Tram stop 151 m walk

Kamer Hatun Cd

Bus stop 251 m walk

4.6

based on 15,244 reviews

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4.6/5 15,244 reviews

Furkan H

Mimarisi görülmeye değer

Gleb Erza

Church of a great saint. It has a nice Catholic bookstore as well

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İnsanın Hıristiyan olası geliyor, içerisi efsane güzel ve kimse sesli konuşmuyor camilerdeki gibi.

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Istanbul

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